Wigan2 days agoChippy staff say working in heatwave is 'horrendous'With temperatures soaring, chippy workers describe how they are surviving tough heatwave conditions.2 days ago4 days agoCoroner demands action after gran crushed by wallClarice Berry, 77, died after a wall collapsed at her rented home in Shevington, an inquest heard.4 days ago26 Jun 2026Four arrested after man mauled by dogThree men and one woman have been arrested in connection with the incident, police say.26 Jun 202625 Jun 2026Cabbie says 'crazy' policy will 'put me out of work'Some Wigan private-hire taxi drivers say a new rule banning older cars will put them out of business. 25 Jun 202624 Jun 2026Driver killed man after failing to defrost windscreenMegan Murphy told a friend she had ran a man over in Wigan but "it's a smackhead".24 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Andy Burnham sworn in as new Makerfield MPThe former Greater Manchester mayor is seen as favourite to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister.22 Jun 202616 Jun 2026Aldi reveals locations for 16 new storesThe supermarket chain says it is investing £370m into the new stores as part of its expansion plans.16 Jun 202611 Jun 2026How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?11 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Church graves desecrated in third attack by vandalsPolice are investigating three "deeply upsetting" attacks in as many days at the church in Wigan.10 Jun 2026...
